St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin-Peel community to realize the
Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department: Religion
Course:
Raising Healthy Children
Course Code: HPC 3O1
Course Description:
This course focuses on the skills and knowledge parents, guardians, and caregivers need, with particular emphasis on maternal
health, pregnancy, birth, and the early years of human development (birth to six years old). Through study and practical experience,
students will learn how to meet the developmental needs of young children, communicate with them, and effectively guide their
early behaviour. Students will develop their research skills through investigations related to caregiving and child rearing. This
course will help students address the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectation that they examine and reflect on one's personal
values, abilities and aspirations influencing life's choices and opportunities.
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
Unit 1:
Unit 2:
Unit 3:
Unit 4:
Unit 5:
Unit 6:
CGE1d -develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and acts to promote
social responsibility, human solidarity and the common good;
CGE1e -speaks the language of life... “recognizing that life is an unearned gift and that a person
entrusted with life does not own it but that one is called to protect and cherish it.” (Witnesses to
Faith)
CGE1i -integrates faith with life;
CGE2c -presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others;
CGE3a -recognizes there is more grace in our world than sin and that hope is essential in facing all
challenges;
CGE3d -makes decisions in light of gospel values with an informed moral conscience;
CGE3e -adopts a holistic approach to life by integrating learning from various subject areas and
experience;
CGE4a -demonstrates a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and
welfare of others;
CGE4h -participates in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
CGE5a -works effectively as an interdependent team member;
CGE5e -respects the rights, responsibilities and contributions of self and others;
CGE6a -relates to family members in a loving, compassionate and respectful manner;
CGE6b -recognizes human intimacy and sexuality as God given gifts, to be used as the creator
intended;
CGE6c -values and honours the important role of the family in society;
CGE7c -seeks and grants forgiveness;
CGE7d -promotes the sacredness of life;
Preparation for Parenthood
Pregnancy and Birth
Infant Care
Child Development
Challenges for Families
Strengthening Families
Assessment and Evaluation
Category Weightings
Weight %
Final Summative Assessments
Overall
Weighting
70
15
15
Knowledge & Understanding
30
Term Work
Thinking & Investigation
20
Course Culminating
Application
25
Exam
Communication
25
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing
Success pg. 11. http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf.